The Simply Luxurious Life's Newsletter 33
Published: Fri, 01/28/11
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"The more tranquil a man becomes, the greater is his success, his influence, his power for good. Calmness of mind is one of the beautiful jewels of wisdom."-James Allen | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
t always amazes me how the environments we work and live in can have an immediate impact on our lives. Just this past week I found myself losing track of time as I organized my office at work. Once the desk was cleared, straightened and baskets and files labeled, I immediately let out a sigh of relief. I already felt more productive and knew efficiency would be more abundant simply because I had tidied up my work space.
The same can be said for our homes. Doesn't coming home to a house that is already vacuumed, dusted and polished make you feel a little happier, a little more hopeful and infuse you with a bit more energy? Whether it be our homes or our offices, if we create a space that is inviting, we are more apt to enjoy the time we spend there, or at least be comfortable while we take care of responsibilities and tasks. Whether it be the people we invite into our environment or the way we decorate the environment we live and work in, we have more control than we realize on setting the mood in two areas of our lives that we spend so much time in. So why not set a tranquil one? While Monday's post (Dealing With the Unknowns in Life) reminded us that there is so much in our lives we can't control, why not take what is controllable and tweak it to our advantage?
Life is about choices, but more times than not, it is about the small choices we make every day that add up. If we choose consciously to create a space that encourages a calm state of mind, our stress levels will be lowered slightly, and we will be better able to handle the things we can't control when they come our way. With that in mind, here are a few ways to spruce up your work space and have a better day no matter where you work, whether your office is at home or at the end of a daily commute:
Can you believe January is almost behind us? February is about to arrive, but I must say I am looking forward to it. Next week is a week I have been looking forward to for a couple of reasons. First of all, an up and coming stylist from New York City who I have come to appreciate and respect will be stopping by the blog to answer your questions about style and fashion. Tiffani Rogers of Living Chic and Accidental Chic will share her instinctive ability to create outfits that accentuate your beauty as well as impress everyone around in any given situation. To have a taste of her knowledge and approach to style, listen to her interview with Kimberly Wilson as they discuss the topic of Parisian Style. And if you have a specific question you would like answered, email it to me at info@thesimplyluxuriouslife.com and Tiffani will be sure to answer it.
Also next week, stay tuned as a grand opportunity that was presented to me by one of my subscribers comes to life on Thursday. I can't wait to show you what I've been up to thanks to her generous opportunity.
But now to the newsletter. Paris was full of high fashion this week, and the designers certainly didn't disappoint, but by far at the top of my list was Elie Saab's Spring Couture 2011 collection. Each gown was a feminine masterpiece that left me applauding even though no one could hear. Click here to see a long list of favorites. And on a quieter note, but none the less discussion worthy, was the new Why Not . . .? series which is focusing on Becoming A Better Listener. This two part series stirred up some wonderful comments and provoked some great realizations about eliminating the need to open our mouths so often.
I hope January has left you feeling thankful and hopeful for the new year we've just began. While at times we may become frustrated about those things that are out of our hands, the truth is, there is a lot that is within our control and can be a huge comfort. I hope you have a lovely weekend, and until next week, I'll see you on the blog.
-Shannon
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